The Raivio Genealogy and Family Tree Page

Welcome to the Raivio Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our
editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with
user-contributed information and web sites for the Raivio surname.
As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page
is updated to offer the best list for researching Raivio ancestry.
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It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Raivio family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Raivio brick wall? Read "Searching For A Needle In An Ancestral Haystack" for some helpful advice.

Keep an open mind when searching through Raivio records. Years ago many people were unable to read and write, thus a given ancestor's name could be spelled in a variety of ways depending on who recorded it. If you want to know How can city directories be used to help my Raivio research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts.
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It is quite possible for two people with the Raivio last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Raivio ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Raivio DNA Projects

DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Raivio relatives tested several years ago, it may be worthwhile to have them retested. Likewise, as DNA testing companies have gathered more results and samples, you may be able to find more matches if you search again with your test results. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Raivio research, read "Using DNA to Find Your Surname".

For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Raivio ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Our Ancestors Paid Taxes" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Raivio family history.

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Networking with Raivio Researchers

When you've come up against a brick wall in your genealogy research, posting a message board query can help; one of the biggest benefits is that message board queries are accessed through search engines, which means even someone not specifically engaged in genealogy but interested in your subject may find your query and bring valuable new information to the table -- it happens! The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Raivio queries.

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Upcoming Raivio Family Reunions

Notifying everyone in advance to bring old photos and documents can bring big rewards, making a special place at the reunion (maybe even a special Raivio booth) where people can come at their leisure to sit, look and chat; in addition to information and clues that might be written on the back of a photo, every photograph has a story and serves as an excellent stimulus to recall -- people might comment not only on the people in the photo, but also on what's in the background, or they might have information around where the photo was taken or the event -- just be sure to have someone there to capture new information. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Raivio reunion.

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the bottom, remember to record it manually. Today is 26/Sep/2017.